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Image credit: Valve, FACEIT TL;DR CS2 Premier uses a rating system of 0-30,000+, while Faceit uses an uncapped elo system from 0-2,000+. CS2 Premier ranks will start to decay after three weeks of inactivity, while FACEIT ranks do not decay. All servers from CS2 Premier to FACEIT are on the same subtick core instead of the previous 64 vs 128 tick rate they had in CS:GO. CS2 Pros will mainly play on FACEIT and be part of the FPL hub. Both platforms match players based on their team’s average elo, creating a fair match environment. With games in 2026, we’d…

Blizzard Entertainment has released its first look at the upcoming Overwatch 2 developer livestream for the Blizzard Showcase event. In a 30-second trailer posted on social media, the upcoming showcase has noticeably omitted the ‘2’ from its title, advertising it as the ‘Overwatch Spotlight.’ Keep Reading Dallas Fuel returns to Overwatch with revamped roster Committee applications for Overwatch World Cup 2026 due on February 6th Overwatch 2 unveils new OWL inspired cosmic skins It’s a small yet crucial difference compared to its previous showcase in 2025, which was called the ‘Overwatch 2 Spotlight.’ The ‘2’ has always been a prominent…

Image credit: Screenshot by Esports Insider Despite its lack of marketing, aside from being the final trailer at The Game Awards, Highguard created a lot of buzz online ahead of today’s launch. A new addition to the hero-shooter genre, Highguard has been developed by Wildlight Entertainment, an independent studio comprised of former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers. With a past history in developing one of the most popular battle royales in esports — which was also famously shadow dropped —it’s hard to predict how the studio’s ‘raid-shooter’ will perform, both from a casual and competitive standpoint.  Esports Insider was flown…

Diana represents the Aspect of the Moon, as she is the celestial entities chosen host / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends TL;DR Diana is an assassin/fighter LoL champion who has plenty of interesting lore. Released in 2012, Diana has been part of the game for around 14 years. Diana was an orphan who was found on Mount Targon as a baby. She was taken in by the Rakkor tribe. A desire to learn more about the Solari and Lunari’s history led to Diana being ostracised, but it also led to her being chosen by the Aspect of…

Image Credits: Riot Games VCT Pacific saw one of its most turbulent exits in history, as TALON got removed from the International League and replaced by Thai esports organisation FULL SENSE ahead of the 2026 season. Esports Insider sat down with TALON’s former head coach Hector ‘FrosT’ Rosario, who has recently joined Indian esports organisation Global Esports for VCT 2026. The veteran coach explained in detail about the chaos that unfolded during the Off//Season surrounding the future of TALON’s entire roster, as well as how he ultimately moved to GE. Prior to joining Global Esports, FrosT revealed that he had…

Image Credits: Riot Games VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 has commenced with NAVI and Gentle Mates securing victories over Karmine Corp and FUT Esports on Day 1 of the event. Both teams have advanced to the next round of the Upper Bracket, where the organisations will battle against Team Heretics and GIANTX, respectively. The losing squads, on the other hand, will be continuing VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 in the Middle Bracket, starting January 21st. Keep Reading 5 major VALORANT roster moves that will impact the 2026 season Movember to support mental health in LEC, VCT EMEA, and EMEA Game Changers VCT…

Image credit: RLCS Karmine Corp and MIBR have continued their strong starts in this year’s Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season with victories in the second regional opens for the RLCS Boston Major. The French esports organisation secured victory in Europe, while the Brazilian organisation won its first South American open of the season. Keep Reading RLCS renews partnership with Progressive Insurance for 2026 season Karmine Corp wins RLCS Kick-Off Weekend 2026 First RLCS 2026 Major heads to Boston, Massachusetts Karmine Corp Dominance Continues Having won the first online open and the Kick-Off Weekend, Karmine Corp has cemented its place…

Image credit: Joe brady, Electronic Arts via smugmug The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship in Sapporo, Japan, has concluded, crowning orgless Canadian team Oblivion as the new winners following a cinematic Match Point Finals.  The Canadian team won after a nine-game-long series, ending with a chaotic final match where multiple teams were eligible to take home the crown. From beginning to end, Esports Insider breaks down how Oblivion made ALGS history.  Keep Reading “Cities of the world take note”: EA esports heads discuss ALGS’ return to Sapporo “We’re good at punishing mistakes”:  Shopify Rebellion coach talks strategy…

Image credit: Joe Brady, EA For the second consecutive year, the Apex Legends world champion will be crowned in Sapporo, Japan. In fact, the game’s most important event will be held in the city for three years in a row, a typically unusual choice in the world of esports. However, according to prominent figures within EA, the benefits are evident. At the ALGS 2026 World Championship, Esports Insider Italy spoke to two key figures in the ecosystem: Sam Turkbas, Senior Director of Esports at EA, and Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA. Keep Reading Who Will Win the ALGS…

Image Credit: LoL Esports The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) has announced the return and expansion of its Roadtrips initiative in 2026, with five arena events scheduled across the season. According to an announcement from Riot Games, the expanded calendar will see LEC Roadtrips increase from two-day shows to three-day events, bringing a total of 15 days of live League of Legends competition to arenas across Europe. The five Roadtrips will take place alongside the LEC Summer Finals, resulting in six arena events in total next year, in addition to the league’s regular studio matches in Berlin. Keep Reading…